TOWN HALL.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1418, 28 June 1917, Page 30

TOWN HALL.

THE DANDIES.

Only a few more nights are left to hear this entertaining coterie of performers, who have been housed so pleasantly in the concert chamber of the Town Hall for the past three weeks. The New Orange Dandies have left no doubt as to their ability

to amuse, and their stay will be all too short for the many friends they have made in the city. The present programme sparkles with gems of vocalisation, tor which Miss Linda Bradford and Miss Dorothy Manning, in solos and duets, are responsible. The “Barcarolle” by these artists is a specially-favoured item. Miss Ivy Davis, the soubrette of the party, gives a saucy rendering of “So Be Good,” which goes home to a nicety. Mr. John Welby has a couple of ballads, “A Short Cut” and “The Call of the Tired,” and is obliged to extend his programmed numbers every night. Mr. Andrew Pace, with that delicate touch he imparts to his songs, meets with special recognition for a dainty trifle, “Nini, Ninette, Ninon.” Mr. Harry Graham, principal laugh creator, and with a pleasing singing voice as well, gives a humorous version of Shakespeare a la ragtime, and makes an undeniable bid for merriment with his parody on an old nursery rhyme, while his comedy work in the concerted pieces makes them

go with full swing. Mr. Courtenay Ford is also busy in the fun department, and dispenses jollity with a liberal hand. A selection from “Carmen” by Misses Bradford and Manning, and Messrs. Welby, Pace and Ford is one of the outstanding successes of the programme. A humorous trio, “Recipes,” by the comedy team, a screamingly funny sketch on “Sports at the Races,” and a Shakespeare burlesque by the company are only a few of the many good things that afford the liveliest pleasure to audiences. For the remaining nights of the season, which closes on Friday, the Dandies will be heard in the particular items they have popularised during their stay. “Coming Home,” by Miss Linda Bradford, is a number specially asked for. Mr. Philip Hardman bears the burden of every accompaniment with cheerful mien.